In article <YBFFk.1559$Ei5.657@flpi143.ffdc.sbc.com>, "M.J." <M.J.@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>I have a 2000 Impreza with the 2.2 litre engine. The horsepower is
>fine, for my leisurely requirements, but the air conditioning is rather
>weak. I live in the mountains so except for a few weeks of
>extreme weather this slight deficiency doesn't bother me.
>
>But what if I were to move to Florida or Arizona (which I may)?
>Should I even consider buying a new Subaru? I guess my question
>is are the new 2.5 litre engines any better in this respect than the 2.2L?

We have 1993 1.8L Impreza and 2002 2.5L Forester. AC is much
better in Impreza! I think it probably because the old AC uses
freon while newer one has some environmentally friendly
substitute.

DK